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Santiago Moreno, FC Dallas put unbeaten streak on line vs. Galaxy
FC Dallas, with Santiago Moreno's arrival this year adding to an already potent attack led by Petar Musa, will try to keep their early-season form going Saturday night when they continue a homestand against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Frisco, Texas.,Moreno enjoyed 4 1/2 good years in Portland, scoring...
Sounders ready for homecoming, rematch with St. Louis City
St. Louis City and the Seattle Sounders met six weeks ago, but St. Louis coach Yoann Damet isn't focusing much on that match as the clubs are set to square off Saturday in Seattle.,"It feels like it was months ago, to be honest," Damet said of St. Louis' 1-0 defeat. "That's how much we've played sin...
Surging Salt Lake ready for rematch with San Diego
Real Salt Lake have their sights set on continuing the second-best start in franchise history when they oppose San Diego FC on Saturday night at Sandy, Utah.,The only time Real Salt Lake (4-1-1, 13 points) have notched a better six-match start during their 22-season history came in 2011 when they we...
Timbers hope to stop road skid at Minnesota
The Portland Timbers might be the more desperate team. The Minnesota United could be the more fatigued team.,The clubs meet Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn.,Following Saturday's match, Portland (2-4-1, 7 points) travels to San Diego and Salt Lake. The Timbers are 0-3-0 in road matches.,"It's a gr...
D.C. United's Tai Baribo (thigh) questionable for Philly return
Striker Tai Baribo's return to Philadelphia may be delayed beyond D.C. United's scheduled visit to the Union on Saturday night.,The Israeli international led Philadelphia with 16 MLS goals in 2025. After joining D.C. (2-4-1, 7 points) from Philadelphia (1-6-0, 3 points) in a $4 million cash trade du...
Orlando City, Houston hope to build off U.S. Open Cup victories
As Orlando City prepares to host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night, both teams are coming off victories in the U.S. Open Cup.,But wins have been rare this season for both sides when it comes to MLS league games.,Orlando City (1-5-1, 4 points) and Houston (2-4-0, 6 points) still have time to battl...
Talles Magno awaiting NYCFC second act as Charlotte FC visit
Is dynamic offensive threat Talles Magno finally ready to pay dividends in his second stint with New York City FC?,That question may be answered when NYCFC (3-2-2, 11 points) play host to Charlotte FC (3-2-2, 11 points) on Saturday at Citi Field in a matchup of teams part of the four-way fourth-plac...
Revolution bid to stay perfect at home vs. Crew
The New England Revolution set out to continue their dominant home form when they host the Columbus Crew on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass.,The home/away splits are as stark as they come for New England (3-3-0, 9 points). The Revolution have been outscored 8-2 while going 0-3-0 on the road, but are 3-...
FC Cincinnati back home, vying for turnaround vs. streaking Fire
A massive opportunity to right the ship awaits FC Cincinnati Saturday night when they host the Chicago Fire.,Cincinnati (2-4-1, 7 points) has struggled mightily since winning its season opener. It has been plagued by a sluggish offense and a suspect defense, with its minus-6 goal differential tied f...
East-leading Nashville might be without Sam Surridge at Atlanta
If Nashville SC intend to extend their lead atop the MLS Eastern Conference standings with a win against host Atlanta United on Saturday night, they might have to do it without their leading scorer for a second straight match.,Sam Surridge was sidelined with a hamstring injury on Tuesday when Nashvi...
Rapids seek to spoil debut of Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos
The surging Colorado Rapids host an Inter Miami side in flux on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.,The Rapids (4-3-0, 12 points) posted a 6-2 home rout of the Houston Dynamo last Saturday. Rafael Navarro and Kosi Thompson each scored a brace and Josh Atencio also scored for Colorado. The Rapids also a...
Montreal opens new chapter against visiting Red Bulls
CF Montreal will be under new leadership against the visiting New York Red Bulls on Saturday afternoon.,Montreal (1-6-0, 3 points) parted ways with head coach Marco Donadel after dropping its home opener 2-1 to the Philadelphia Union last weekend. After just over a year in charge, Donadel boasted th...
Toronto FC eager to continue to collect points vs. Austin FC
Toronto FC will look to build on a seven-week undefeated stretch when they host offensively challenged Austin FC Saturday afternoon.,The Reds (3-2-2, 11 points) reside in sixth place in the Eastern Conference despite conceding more goals (11) and they have scored (10). ,Toronto earned points in its ...
Dynamo sign Mattheo Dimareli, 16, as homegrown player
The Dynamo signed 16-year-old Houston native Mattheo Dimareli as a homegrown player on Friday.,The Dynamo Academy product signed an MLS Next Pro contract through June 2027 and will join the first team on an MLS contract in July 2027. The forward's deal is guaranteed through 2027-28 with options in e...
Whitecaps out to continue hot start against lowly Sporting KC
The Vancouver Whitecaps will try to build on one of the best seven-game starts in MLS history on Friday night when they host a Sporting Kansas City side coming off one of its most concerning performances.,Vancouver (6-1-0, 18 points) earned a 2-0 victory over visiting New York City FC last Saturday ...
Lionel Messi buys fifth-tier soccer team in Catalonia
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has purchased UE Cornella, a soccer team in Spain's fifth-highest division.,The Catalonia-based club announced the news on Thursday but no financial terms were disclosed.,"This move reinforces Messi's close ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the development of...
Neymar on potential MLS move: 'I honestly don't know'
Brazilian star Neymar said he is still weighing his next move despite reports linking him to FC Cincinnati.,"I honestly don't know," the 34-year-old forward told ESPN on Thursday.,He added that he intends to finish his current contract at boyhood club Santos, which expires at the end of this year.,N...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Toluca, Tigres earn semifinal berths
Paulinho, building on his hat trick in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series, added two goals in the second leg on Wednesday, leading Toluca FC to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson, Calif.,Toluca prevailed 7-2 on aggregate, earning a spot in the semifinals a...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Paulinho, Toluca demolish Galaxy
Paulinho, building on his hat trick in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal series, added two goals in the second leg on Wednesday, leading Toluca FC to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson, Calif.,Toluca prevailed 7-2 on aggregate, earning a spot in the semifinals a...
David Beckham: Inter Miami not rushing to replace head coach
Co-owner David Beckham said Inter Miami have to "let things settle down" before hiring a head coach after the sudden, early-season departure of Javier Mascherano on Tuesday.,Mascherano stepped down due to what he called personal reasons in a statement, with ESPN reporting that he made the decision o...